WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
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WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
I am in search of the coveted Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'.
Please let me know if you have any available or know of a supplier.
Much appreciated!
- Bob
Please let me know if you have any available or know of a supplier.
Much appreciated!
- Bob
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Here's one, for example.
And one of the mother plants producing pups
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Wish I could find one of these this side of the pond! What a gorgeous mother plant!
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Those aloes (erinacea and...pachygaster?) are looking good too!
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Spination, your plants never fail to impress. That’s a picture perfect specimen! I would certainly be interested in a pup if you ever find yourself overflowing with those. I’m sure it’ll live life in a container here. The non-variegated Huntingon form is at least half a zone too tender for me, sadly.
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
I'd like to get that PM also.
Mckinney, Texas. 30 Miles North of Dallas. What I'm trying to grow: A ovatifolia: whales tongue, frosty blue, vanzie, sharkskin, parrasana, montana, parryi JC Raulston, Bellville, Bluebell Giant, havardiana, polianthiflora, parviflora, havardiana x neomexicana
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Hello Folks-
If any of you are still looking for an ‘orizaba’, as of today, there are three pups available on EBay.
Good luck in your search.
Good Growing,
OWgave
If any of you are still looking for an ‘orizaba’, as of today, there are three pups available on EBay.
Good luck in your search.
Good Growing,
OWgave
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
What makes an Orizaba? Wondering if this would be considered one.
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
'Orizaba' is distinctive and unique from other Truncata cultivars. Yes, that photo shows a beautiful 'Orizaba' - lovely bluish coloring with creamy margins.
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Would this be considered an “Orizaba” or just a Variegated Parryi Truncata?
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
^ Snaps didn't fly. Might want to try again.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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Re: WANTED: Agave parryi truncata 'Orizaba'
Last I looked just for informational purposes (wanted to see current pricing), I didn't see any. I know your post was several weeks ago, but today I did see two inspired to look again after I saw your post.
One, about 3 1/2" for $360 (typically, I've seen them go for about $100 per inch*), and the other looks like 6" for $1350. I've been aware of one phenomenon involving the acquisition of plants from the US (mostly California), and flipping them for much more $$ in the Asian Market. The first looks about average for US pricing for the last several years, and the 2nd looks more reflective of what they go for in the Asian Market.
* the diameter is largely affected by culture. An older more compact plant will measure less than a younger shade grown pup, so that average price per inch is relative, because in my opinion, a more compact plant that will measure less diameter is more valuable than an etiolated shady grown pup. It all equals out in the end, because with proper growing with sufficient light, they will all grow into gorgeous plants. I absolutely love the blue coloration and the wide creamy margins - my favorite parryi cultivar by far.